Instapure F2 Essentials (F2C, TAP-ESS-SYS-CT-A1, F2BCT3P-1ES) System, Chrome with Clear Cap.

I don't remember what water used to taste like. When I was a kid, the town starting putting so much chemicals in the water that I would start having allergic reactions to it: hives and rashes! I couldn't drink it and my clothes couldn't be washed in it. After enough complaints the town dialed back in chemicals but I know water never tasted the same. When the water on the fridge broke I had to buy water in the bottle which just got too expensive so I got this filter for everyone. My mom said, "Wow! This tastes just like it used to when I was growing up." My grandma cried, gave me a big hug and said, "You just don't know what this means to me to have this. I was so sick of this nasty water and having to boil it all the time just to drink it." So, while I don't remember what good water used to taste like, I have to believe that what is coming out of this filter is good water. I personally hate water. I could only drink Deer Park water. I've stopped buying Deer Park and I drink from the filter now. It's the only water I don't hate now. It's not too hard to assemble and all you need to do so is in the box. It's relatively cheap to buy filters. I go to Lowes and get a 4 pack for $17 and it can last up to a whole year. Cheap! Cheap! It did start to leak once but I just jiggled it around and retightened. The leaking stopped.

I wasn't sure what to expect from this unit because I'd never heard of the brand before. However, I've been very pleased with it's performance. Assembly was a breeze, and I had it mounted and purifying water within 10 minutes. Although every part of the unit is plastic, at first glance you would think it was a much more expensive brand. I haven't had any problems with leaking or bad tasting water. If I have one complaint it would be that there isn't an indicator on it to let you know when the filter needs to be changed. I tend to wing this even when I have an indicator so that wasn't a big deal for me. Overall, I would definitely recommend this to someone that wanted the clean, fresh taste of water instead of whatever chemicals they drop in our drinking water these days.

We're very happy with this filter. We use it on the kitchen faucet for our drinking water and we noticed a major difference in the taste of the water right away. My husband installed it quickly and easily. I told him about the reviews that said it leaked and he used waterproof tape to shore it up. It worked perfectly and we were/are very happy with the filtering quality and ease of use. Unfortunately, the first one we purchased randomly broke and dropped off after under six months of use, and it could not be reattached. I contacted Amazon and the customer service rep I spoke to said that typically, after thirty days, I would need to contact the manufacturer, but he didn't want me to have to mess with all that. So he immediately shipped me a new unit and provided a shipping label so I could return the old one. If it breaks again I will contact the manufacturer, but this kind of thing is why I keep spending money with Amazon.

Straight tap water in my area is almost undrinkable. I've tried several brands of unflavored bottled water, distilled water, R O filtered tap water and this filter. They all taste the same to me. This filter is easy to install. Makes inexpensive filtered water. Much cheaper than bottled water and taste as good. But I would assume any home water filter can accomplish the same. I also use it to fill ice trays as I don't have an ice maker in my freezer and don't want my ice to contaminate my drinks..

The water tastes pretty good but the unit is poorly designed and it took weeks of consultation with the company and extra parts to get it working without massive leaks. It now works pretty well, only leaks a little, although every couple weeks it falls off completely and has to be re-attached. I bought replacement filters so I will keep using it this year but would probably not buy it again even though I like how the water tastes.

Good product

I've been using these filters for my tap water in the kitchen for decades. I'm glad they still sell them.

Instapure knows they have a problem with these cheap flimsy adapters. It lasted 4 months. They sell a kit with a metal replacement adapter. Unfortunately it costs $17 w/ shipping only from their website. Rip off! Will call customer service. I’ll see how that goes? Will let everyone know…. UPDATE- emailed customer service. Asked for a metal adapter replacement. They sent me 2 more plastic adapters. Free of charge. Will only buy one new filter at a time now. No confidence in these adapters. We’ll see how long these last. At least they did something.

Pleasantly surprised that filter perfectly fits my existing faucet mounted filter (Water Pic). The excessive cost of the recommended replacement filter for the Water Pic, had me buying a new filter with more reasonably priced filters. So still using my Water Pic now that I know replacement filters are available. Instapure still in original box, and will be used when Water Pic wears out.

Quality products

We have tried quite a few faucet-mount water filters (the popular brands) and they have all leaked within a short time of purchasing them. This one, we have never had an issue with. The filters are also a lot more cost friendly. Would happily purchase again if needed.

I'm very disappointed with this filter. There is one plastic nut that fits over the end of the fsucet to screw the entire filter assembly on. Unfortunately this piece wouldn't work with my slightly oval faucet and I could never install the filter. Otherwise the whole thing seemed quite well built, but I'm not sure how it would have held up.

Did not fit my kitchen faucet so gotta find a solution. Product looms excellent. Can not go wrong with the price as well. Too bad it does not filter all the fluoride in out drinking water. Good buy 10-10!